OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
14,552 km
9,042 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
14,552 km
9,042 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL WBR
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code OOL WBR
ICAO Code YBCG KRQB
City Gold Coast Big Rapids
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Detroit
Elevation 21 ft 990 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 43.720000, -85.500000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 14,552 kilometers (9,042 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Gold Coast, it's 20:36 in Big Rapids. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Big Rapids (WBR) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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